Sen. Brian Campion

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Vermont's Department of Liquor and Lottery to operate sports wagering through contracts with private operators while establishing regulatory standards and oversight. It creates a competitive bidding process to select operators and allows the department to negotiate revenue-sharing agreements with those operators. The legislation defines prohibited sports bettors, including athletes and employees involved in sports, and restricts wagering on certain local collegiate and high school events. Additionally, it establishes responsible gaming standards and creates a special fund to support mental health services related to problem gambling.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to gradually implement Green Mountain Care, Vermont's publicly financed health care program, over a ten-year period starting with primary care in the first year and adding preventive dental and vision services in the second year. It establishes an advisory group within the Green Mountain Care Board to recommend how to sequence and finance additional health services for years three through ten, aiming for comprehensive coverage by the tenth year. The legislation requires the state to seek federal waivers to modify existing health insurance rules and mandates detailed financial analysis to ensure the program is economically sustainable and reduces overall health care spending. It also directs the Green Mountain Care Board to consider cost-sharing options and ensures health care professionals receive adequate reimbursement to recruit and retain staff.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow Vermont to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, enabling licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice in other member states without needing separate licenses for each location. The compact facilitates this by recognizing licenses from other participating states while maintaining each state's authority to regulate practice and protect public health. It specifically supports military families by allowing providers to practice in states where their spouses are stationed and enables telehealth services across state lines. The legislation also establishes a system for sharing information about disciplinary actions and investigations between member states to ensure consistent oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow Vermont municipalities to establish civilian oversight boards to monitor and investigate law enforcement agencies within their jurisdiction. The boards would have the authority to receive, investigate, and adjudicate complaints against police officers, including incidents involving physical force, officer-involved deaths, and unprofessional conduct. Key provisions grant the boards power to access police records and body camera footage, hire investigators and legal counsel, issue subpoenas, and hold public hearings before recommending disciplinary actions that must follow existing collective bargaining agreements. Investigations conducted by these boards would remain confidential unless specific exceptions are met, and boards must publish public reports detailing their findings and recommendations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program in Vermont that would provide paid, job-protected leave to employees and self-employed individuals for specific reasons including serious illness, childbirth, adoption, military family needs, and domestic or sexual violence situations. The program would be administered by the Office of the Treasurer and would allow workers to take time off to care for themselves or family members facing health issues, or to seek medical care, counseling, or safe housing after experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Eligible workers would need to meet certain work history requirements and pay contributions to fund the benefits, with leave defined as "safe leave" specifically for victims of abuse to access services, recover from injuries, or relocate to secure safe environments. The legislation also expands the definition of family members to include individuals with significant personal bonds regardless of biological or legal relationships, ensuring broader coverage for diverse family structures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies to install renewable heating systems and non-fossil fuel cooking appliances when replacing existing equipment in buildings they own or control. It applies to the Department of Buildings and General Services, the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, and the Agency of Transportation, mandating that new primary heating and cooking systems use non-fossil fuel sources starting in fiscal year 2024. Agencies may request written exemptions if installing renewable systems is deemed financially impracticable, and they must report any exemptions or continued use of fossil fuel systems to legislative committees annually. The legislation also permits fossil fuel systems to serve as backup heating during peak periods if non-fossil fuel backup options are unavailable.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution honoring the memory of former Representative Joseph L. Krawczyk Jr. of Bennington. It formally extends the General Assembly's sincere sympathy to his family following his death on December 13, 2022. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Krawczyk's family. It recognizes his extensive service as a Vietnam veteran, Army colonel, state legislator, and community leader.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates January 23-27, 2023, as the first annual Holocaust Education Week in Vermont. It directly affects Vermont schools and educational institutions by establishing a formal period for Holocaust education activities. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to the Vermont Holocaust Memorial and the Agency of Education to facilitate the event. This commemorative measure recognizes the historical significance of the Holocaust and aims to increase awareness through organized educational programming during the designated week.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Child and Parent Representation Working Group to study and recommend improvements for legal representation of children and parents in Vermont's child protection system. The working group will include judges, legislators, attorneys, and individuals with lived experience in child protection cases to examine current practices, funding, and best practices from other states. The group must submit interim and final reports by 2024 with specific recommendations for creating separate administrative programs for child and parent representation, including funding plans and performance standards. The working group will dissolve on January 15, 2024, after completing its review and recommendations to the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Vermont's domestic violence protection order system to include military protection orders, allowing them to be recognized and enforced within the state like other foreign protection orders. It directly affects victims of abuse by military personnel and law enforcement officers who may need to enforce these orders. The key provision amends state law to define military protection orders as those issued by commanding officers in the armed forces or National Guard against individuals under their command, provided the order was issued on a Department of Defense form, the defendant received actual notice, and the order remains in effect. Law enforcement officers will be authorized to enforce these orders through arrests and assistance with residence or child custody issues, while courts must verify that the defendant is a current service member and the order meets specific validity requirements before enforcement.